On October 9, students from FIDES visited Hourglass Essentials Pvt. Ltd. as part of their academic industrial exposure program. The visit aimed to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and real-world business operations by providing insights into the company’s manufacturing, branding, packaging, and quality management processes.

Students were warmly welcomed by Mr. Anshuman (Manager) and Mr. Prabhu (Supervisor), who introduced the company’s vision and operations. Hourglass Essentials Pvt. Ltd. is a reputed firm specializing in corporate gifting and branding solutions, serving prominent clients such as Google, Optum, and other leading organizations. The company designs and customizes products for corporate events, onboarding kits, recognition programs, and promotional campaigns.

During the visit, students explored key departments including procurement, branding, laser printing and embroidery, quality control, and packaging. They observed how the company maintains efficiency from order receipt to final dispatch. The branding section showcased advanced techniques like laser engraving, screen printing, and embroidery, emphasizing precision, consistency, and meeting client deadlines.

In the Quality Control (QC) unit, every product is carefully inspected for color mismatches, printing errors, or embroidery flaws before moving to the packaging division, where items are counted, labeled, and packed as per client specifications. Mr. Anshuman highlighted the importance of quality assurance, documentation, and timely delivery across regions.

The company operates through both offline and online channels — handling bulk corporate orders directly and offering personalized online deliveries through platforms such as Flipkart, Myntra, and Snapdeal. This dual model reflects the firm’s adaptability to digital transformation and e-commerce trends.

Students actively engaged with the hosts, asking questions about supply chain management, vendor coordination, and client servicing. The visit reinforced classroom concepts such as process management, teamwork, and customer satisfaction, helping students connect pdf to word academic knowledge with practical business operations.

In conclusion, the visit to Hourglass Essentials Pvt. Ltd. was an enriching and informative experience, giving students valuable exposure to corporate functioning and quality-driven production processes. It successfully promoted industry–academia collaboration and enhanced students’ understanding of professional practices and real-world challenges.